The Gemalto .NET smart card works as a seamless companion to the Microsoft .NET environment and service-oriented architectures. It runs a streamlined version of the .NET Framework to provide Protiva two-factor authentication, full cryptographic capabilities and support for on-card applications and services seamlessly within the Windows® environment. Now, organizations can easily leverage Gemalto’s advanced smart card technology to secure their networks from end to end while dramatically reducing implementation costs and complexity.